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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Gears Tactics Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Gears Tactics Cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2020}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gears-tactics|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gears-tactics|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8784/gears-tactics|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8784/gears-tactics|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-tactics|85}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-tactics|84}}
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|taxonomy    =
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|taxonomy    =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Turn-based}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Turn-based}}
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|hltb        = 57740
 
|hltb        = 57740
 
|igdb        =  
 
|igdb        =  
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|lutris      = gears-tactics
 +
|mobygames    = 144999
 
|strategywiki = Gears Tactics
 
|strategywiki = Gears Tactics
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|mobygames    = gears-tactics
 
 
|wikipedia    = Gears Tactics
 
|wikipedia    = Gears Tactics
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
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|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{mm}} [https://forums.gearsofwar.com/c/gears-tactics Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.gearsofwar.com/c/gears-tactics Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://support.gearstactics.com/ Official support]
 
{{mm}} [https://support.gearstactics.com/ Official support]
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/7mYvPcj Official Discord server] for game series
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pnj8vxwq8hn | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nn3hckw5tpc | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1184050 | Steam, Account | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1184050 | Steam, Account | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B08KYS789B | Microsoft Store | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account.
 
{{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Augustus "Thrashball" Cole | Includes playable character Augustus "Thrashball" Cole (accessible only after completing Act 1 Chapter 4 in the campaign). Limited time exclusive for preorders and post launch purchases made by May 4, 2020 | Windows }}
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-11}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-11}}</ref>|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\GearGame\Content\Movies\</code>.
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# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GearGame\Content\Movies\|folder}}.
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# Delete or rename <code>Coalition_MSStudios.bk2</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|Coalition_MSStudios.bk2}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\}}
−
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|localappdata}}\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|LOCALAPPDATA}}\Packages\Microsoft.GanderBaseGame_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\1184050\remote\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= 16:10 gameplay is {{term|Hor-}} compared to 16:9.<br/>16:10 cinematics are {{term|Vert+}} compared to 16:9.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-13|comment=Tested at 2560x1600, 2560x1440 resolutions.}}</ref>
−
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = limited
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Gameplay scales with a combination of {{term|Hor+}} and {{term|Vert-}}.<br/>Cinematics are {{term|Vert-}} scaled to 12:5, then {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-12|comment=Tested at 2560x480, 2560x720 custom resolutions.}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{cn|Provide a reference, state the resolution and describe the implementation, particularly whether it is vert- or hor+ scaling.}}
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Gameplay is {{term|Hor+}} at 21:9.<br/>Cinematics are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} when '''Cinematic Scaling Mode''' is set to '''Letterbox'''.<br/>Cinematics use {{term|Vert-}} scaling when '''Cinematic Scaling Mode''' is set to '''Fill'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-12|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Used in place of exclusive fullscreen.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing              = always on
−
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]].
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] can be set to '''Performance''', '''Balanced''', or '''Best'''.<br/>[[SSAA]] is also available via the '''Resolution Scale''' setting.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = Minimum frame rate can optionally be set to 30, 60, or 90 FPS.<br/>Frame rate can optionally be limited to 30, 60, 90, 120, or 144 FPS.<br/>Cinematic frame rate can optionally be limited to 30 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
−
|hdr notes                  = HDR10<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/gears-tactics-windows-10/9pnj8vxwq8hn|title=Buy Gears Tactics - Windows 10 - Microsoft Store|date=2020-05-11|snippet=HDR10}}</ref>
+
|hdr notes                  = HDR10.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/gears-tactics-windows-10/9pnj8vxwq8hn|title=Buy Gears Tactics - Windows 10 - Microsoft Store|date=2020-05-11|snippet=HDR10}}</ref>
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
−
|color blind notes          = Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Protanopia, Monochromacy
+
|color blind notes          = Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Protanopia, Monochromacy.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Gears Tactics - environment video settings.png|Environment video settings.
 +
Gears Tactics - post process video settings.png|Post process video settings.
 +
Gears Tactics - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings.
 +
Gears Tactics - brightness calibration.png|Brightness calibration.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Gears Tactics - controller settings.png|Controller settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Gears Tactics - general settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
−
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
−
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Left stick and right stick sensitivity can be adjusted separately.
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
−
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= Left stick and right stick Y-axes can be inverted separately.<br/>Both X-axes can also be inverted separately.
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = false
−
|simultaneous input notes  =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  = Cursor flickers and moves erratically when mouse and controller are used simultaneously.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-12}}</ref>
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Gears Tactics - keyboard bindings.png|Keyboard bindings.
 +
Gears Tactics - gamepad bindings.png|Gamepad bindings.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Gears Tactics - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Gears Tactics - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Gears Tactics - accessibility settings.png|Accessibility settings.}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Effects, Dialogue
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Effects, Dialogue.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = always on
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = 7.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-12|comment=Tested with Orban Loudness Meter.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Select the '''Subtitles Only''' captioning option.<br/>Text size is adjustable in the '''Accessibility''' settings.
 
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions          = true
−
|closed captions notes    =  
+
|closed captions notes    = Select the '''Full Closed Captioning''' option.<br/>Text size is adjustable in the '''Accessibility''' settings.
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Blurry game textures===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set the Minimum Frame Rate to either "None" or "30" and restart the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gearstactics.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042883431-Troubleshooting-Blurry-Game-Textures|title=Troubleshooting: Blurry Game Textures &ndash; Gears Tactics|date=2020-05-12}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===Audio is choppy/distorted/has static===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Plug headset directly into the PC (instead of into a controller)|ref=<ref name="choppy audio">{{Refurl|url=https://support.gearstactics.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042586752-Audio-is-choppy-distorted-has-static-|title=Audio is choppy/distorted/has static  &ndash; Gears Tactics|date=2020-05-12}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change the sample rate to 48 kHz|ref=<ref name="choppy audio"/>|fix=
 +
# From the '''Start menu''', Open '''Sound Settings'''.
 +
# Select '''Sound Control Panel'''.
 +
# In the new window, select the current audio device.
 +
# Select '''Properties'''.
 +
# In the new window, select the '''Advanced''' tab.
 +
# Set the '''Default Format''' to '''16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)'''.
 +
# Select '''Apply''' to save changes, then close the windows.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
{{Image|Gears Tactics - interface settings.png|Interface settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Gears Tactics - HUD safe-zone setting.png|HUD safe-zone setting.}}
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = OGG Vorbis
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R7 260X
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R7 260X
 
|minDX    = 12
 
|minDX    = 12
 +
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
  
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 570
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 570
 +
|recVRAM  = 4 GB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 06:47, 4 February 2024

Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics cover
Developers
Splash Damage
The Coalition
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 4
Release dates
Windows April 28, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 80
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 84
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Strategy
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series Gears of War
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Gears Tactics on HowLongToBeat
Gears Tactics on IGDB
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Gears Tactics guide on StrategyWiki
Gears Tactics on MobyGames
Gears Tactics on Wikipedia
Gears of War
Gears of War 2007
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition 2016
Gears of War 4 2016
Gears POP! 2019
Gears 5 2019
Gears Tactics 2020

Gears Tactics is a singleplayer bird's-eye view strategy game in the Gears of War series.

General information

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Official support
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Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Microsoft Store
Windows
All versions require an Xbox Live account.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Augustus "Thrashball" Cole Includes playable character Augustus "Thrashball" Cole (accessible only after completing Act 1 Chapter 4 in the campaign). Limited time exclusive for preorders and post launch purchases made by May 4, 2020
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename movie files[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\GearGame\Content\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename Coalition_MSStudios.bk2.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\
Steam %LOCALAPPDATA%\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1184050/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.GanderBaseGame_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1184050\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1184050/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

General video settings.
General video settings.
Texture video settings.
Texture video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:10 gameplay is Hor- compared to 16:9.
16:10 cinematics are Vert+ compared to 16:9.[2]
Multi-monitor
Gameplay scales with a combination of Hor+ and Vert-.
Cinematics are Vert- scaled to 12:5, then pillarboxed.[3]
Ultra-widescreen
Gameplay is Hor+ at 21:9.
Cinematics are 16:9 pillarboxed when Cinematic Scaling Mode is set to Letterbox.
Cinematics use Vert- scaling when Cinematic Scaling Mode is set to Fill.[4]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Used in place of exclusive fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA can be set to Performance, Balanced, or Best.
SSAA is also available via the Resolution Scale setting.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Minimum frame rate can optionally be set to 30, 60, or 90 FPS.
Frame rate can optionally be limited to 30, 60, 90, 120, or 144 FPS.
Cinematic frame rate can optionally be limited to 30 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
HDR10.[5]
Color blind mode
Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Protanopia, Monochromacy.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

  • Environment video settings.

  • Post process video settings.

  • Advanced video settings.

  • Brightness calibration.

Input

Controller settings.
Controller settings.
General settings.
General settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Left stick and right stick sensitivity can be adjusted separately.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Left stick and right stick Y-axes can be inverted separately.
Both X-axes can also be inverted separately.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Cursor flickers and moves erratically when mouse and controller are used simultaneously.[6]

  • Keyboard bindings.

  • Gamepad bindings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Accessibility settings.
Accessibility settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Effects, Dialogue.
Surround sound
7.1[7]
Subtitles
Select the Subtitles Only captioning option.
Text size is adjustable in the Accessibility settings.
Closed captions
Select the Full Closed Captioning option.
Text size is adjustable in the Accessibility settings.
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Issues fixed

Blurry game textures

Set the Minimum Frame Rate to either "None" or "30" and restart the game[8]

Audio is choppy/distorted/has static

Plug headset directly into the PC (instead of into a controller)[9]
Change the sample rate to 48 kHz[9]
  1. From the Start menu, Open Sound Settings.
  2. Select Sound Control Panel.
  3. In the new window, select the current audio device.
  4. Select Properties.
  5. In the new window, select the Advanced tab.
  6. Set the Default Format to 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality).
  7. Select Apply to save changes, then close the windows.

Other information

Interface settings.
Interface settings.
HUD safe-zone setting.
HUD safe-zone setting.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OGG Vorbis
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 (Skylake)
AMD FX-6000		 Intel Core i5 (Coffee Lake)
AMD Ryzen 3
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
AMD Radeon R7 260X
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 12 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
AMD Radeon RX 570
4 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-11
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-13
    Tested at 2560x1600, 2560x1440 resolutions.
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
    Tested at 2560x480, 2560x720 custom resolutions.
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
    Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
  5. ↑ Buy Gears Tactics - Windows 10 - Microsoft Store - last accessed on 2020-05-11
    "HDR10"
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
    Tested with Orban Loudness Meter.
  8. ↑ Troubleshooting: Blurry Game Textures – Gears Tactics - last accessed on 2020-05-12
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Audio is choppy/distorted/has static – Gears Tactics - last accessed on 2020-05-12